Ameena Matthews, star of The Interrupters, needs your support

Ameena Matthews, subject of our 2011 film The Interrupters, has revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and we're appealing for financial support to cover her medical costs and living expenses.

The fundraising page explains that Ameena has been deemed ineligible for health coverage, and that she is no longer an employee of Ceasefire, the violence prevention organized featured in The Interrupters.

We are doing what we can to support our friend and collaborator in this moment of need. If you were moved by Ameena's story, please help her now by donating, and by sharing the fundraising page.